Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Luminol |
| Catalog Number: | M11212 |
| CAS Number: | 521-31-3 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C8H7N3O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 177.16 |
| Solubility: | DMSO ≥ 30 mg/mL |
| Storage: | 2-8°C, protect from light, dry, sealed |
Product Information
| Description: | Luminol is a chemical that exhibits chemiluminescence with pKa values of 6.74 and 15.1. Luminol exhibits chemiluminescence (CL) at 425 nm λmax. Luminol is commonly used in forensics as a diagnostic tool for the detection of blood stains. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |